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May 25, 2026

Maris Nichols

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Name:
Nichols, Maris

Date of Booking:
05/21/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Child molestation

Sexual assault-persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority

Sexual assault-persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority

Sexual assault-persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority

Sexual assault-persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority

Child molestation

Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude

Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude

Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude

Tampering with evidence

Grooming of a minor for a sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude

All information is sourced directly from the official, public court database. Case history is organized and curated by The Georgia Gazette staff. The “What this means:” explanations are written by AI and reviewed by our staff before publishing.

Court records are subject to change at the court’s discretion. The Georgia Gazette is not responsible for errors or omissions. Nothing here is legal advice. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Case History:

6/18/26

CHARGES CONSOLIDATED FROM MULTIPLE ARRESTS

What this means: Maris Nichols is facing charges from two separate arrests — one on May 8, 2026, and one on May 21, 2026 (the booking date noted in the case file). The court has combined all charges into a single case (Case No. 26PI00722) in Douglas County. The charges include child molestation, sexual assault involving persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority, grooming of a minor for sexual offense or trafficking for sexual servitude, and tampering with evidence. All future court filings and proceedings will be handled under this consolidated case number.

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